January, 2010
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Today, I got moving
got up early
got dressed
and went to work-out at the
Curves studio in my neighborhood
utilizing the membership that was a gift.
I was only able to do one circuit –
I used to easily do three per session
but I’m Happy to be moving
and will be working on
my stamina.
I am feeling better
to be moving
with not so much
aches and pains
They are still there
just not as intense.
With the warmer weather
and the exercise
I am moving
I am feeling better.
I am moving
and I am feeling better
Yes I Am.
Tags: aches and pain, Curves, exercise
Posted in Cancer, Coping | 1 Comment »
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Talked with my Mom today
and she brought me up to date on
my Dad’s current health situation.
They are going to the Dr on Jan 22
to discuss an angiogram
which will diagnose exactly
how much blockage there is in his
carotid artery
and then whether he will pursue carotid angioplasty or stenting
There IS a Possibility that the Doppler sonogram test that showed this extensive blockage gave a bad read, but with the dizziness that he has been experiencing, that is probably not the case. HOWEVER, the Doppler that he had 6 months ago didn’t show any issues, so Something is wrong…
Regarding his second rotator cuff surgery recovery – that seems to be doing well. He was a bit “gun shy” in doing his PT exercises since the first time (surgery) he re-injured the shoulder and required this second surgery. But Mom and the orthopedic Dr had a talk with him, so he has stepped up to the required PT now.
Praying for good news somewhere…
Tags: angiogram, carotid angioplasty, carotid artery stenosis, clogged carotid artery, dad's health, stenting
Posted in Dad, Family, frustration, Mom, scared, Special People, Totally Non-cancer Related | No Comments »
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Times are tough all over
People loosing jobs
I lost my job.
My Friend, Kristen, has lost her job
her “day” job
and will be temporarily moving to another state
to pursue an opportunity.
I wanted to get with her to wish her luck before she left,
so I went to her “other” job to see her.
She owns a Curves studio in my neighborhood
I used to be a member, “before”.
Mr. Sack gave me the membership
for my birthday 2008
plus flowers
when he was still being a
nice guy
and cared.
Kristen has been busy and is not a computer person
does not read my blog often
so did not know of my need to start exercising again
or the search for a Rebounder.
She was unaware of my need to start exercising
but I cannot afford to pay for a membership.
Kristen has gifted me a month membership to her Curves location
with the stipulation that I get my eBay up and running.
A gift AND incentive!
Thank You, Kristen!
Tags: Cliff Grimes, Clifford F Grimes, Clifford Grimes, Curves, Dallas, exercise
Posted in appreciation, Coping, Emotions, Friends, Friendship, gratitude, Special People | 3 Comments »
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Supposed to go out
with a galfriend this evening
to see Avatar
in 3D
Avatar - movie poster
Looks like an Awesome movie and I
Really want to see it
But I am feeling like crap
Aching
Hurting
and cannot get myself
out of bed
off the couch
to do anything
much.
Tags: aches and pain, Avatar the movie, social
Posted in Friends, Special People | No Comments »
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
This is an interesting read…
AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. STANISLAW BURZYNSKI
Unlocking the Mystery
of Antineoplastons
A Natural Anticancer Agent
by Terri Mitchell
The following statement concerns me, I think I need to see if I can get some type of response to it from the Drs.
Do I have the p53 tumor suppressor gene?
This article was printed in 2004, so Hopefully things have changed, though in the world of medical advances, it seems that years are mere days…
“The use of antineoplastons to treat breast cancer has not been as successful as hoped. Dr. Burzynski believes this is because the antineoplastons currently in use target the p53 tumor suppressor gene, a gene not frequently associated with this type of cancer.“
Tags: News article
Posted in Antineoplaston Therapy, breast cancer, Burzynski Clinic, Cancer, Dr. S. Burzynski, Gene Therapy Drugs | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
A few days back
I wrote about how I was having
breast pain
and I still am
now
I also ache
my joints
my bones
my spine
my tailbone
my long bones
It hurts
to climb the stairs
to bend to sit
to extend to rise
It aches to move
I have a headache
that feels like an electric current
running through my brain
is this some weird recurrence of reaction
to one of the meds
excessive bone and joint pain
muscle aches
or
is this the drop
of the other shoe
it always drops
is this the drop?
I just want to stay in bed.
Tags: aches and pain, breast pain
Posted in Cancer, scared, Stress, tired, Undetermined Changes | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
I have about half of my original list of things To-Do completed. It’s good, but coulda been better.
Still have not tackled my biggest obstacle, and could be a rewarding one.
rewarding emotionally
rewarding financially
rewarding physically
To get back to selling on eBay.
I used to be quite good at it.
But i lost my confidence.
And i need to get it back
and get rid of all this
stuff that i bought to sell
for the profit
for my medical bills.
Need to try…
Tags: eBay, List
Posted in Totally Non-cancer Related | No Comments »
Monday, January 11th, 2010
I have talked previously about playing boardgames with my friends. It lets me “get away” to better times and forget – for a few moments – what I am going through.
I spent yesterday afternoon and evening doing just that – boardgaming. It was the monthly gathering at Cafe Express in the Champions (North Houston) area, and I had a really nice time. Plus I got my couple glasses of wine 
The first “Official” event of 2010! WOW – 2010 already!! Welcoming in the New Year the “Right” way – boardgames and Good People!
ATTENDEES
* Denise D – HOSTING
* Barbara
* Crystal & Len
* Jhonna & Robert and son, Sean (10yrs), and nephews, Jake (9yrs) and Travis (13yrs)
* Judi
* Root & Lynn – NEWLYWEDS!!
* Lynnell
* Mike & Donna
* Ruthanne & Doug (guest)
* Susan & Wes
Congratulations to Root & Lynn on their newly married status – We are So Happy for y’all!!
GAMES PLAYED
* Acquire
* Brass (x2)
* Bohnanza
* Cloud 9 (x2)
* Clue: The Great Museum Caper (x2)
* Laser Battle (x11)
* Monthly Python Fluxx
* Ricochet Robots
* Ticket to Ride (x3)
* Tutankhamen
* Worm Up! (x3)
There are so many really cool boardgames published days. Wanna see what’s out there?
Check out BoardGameGeek – it’s an Awesome site!!
Tags: board game, BoardGameGeek, boardgames
Posted in Friends, Totally Non-cancer Related | No Comments »
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
It has been So Dang Cold here, I can barely function.
I went out this afternoon, and walking to and from the Explorer left me chilled deep.
The cold weather didn’t used to bother me so much, I actually used to enjoy it. But since the chemo, and this current treatment, I feel the cold just biting into my body.
Can’t wait til it warms up some…
Tags: cold, weather
Posted in Chemo Reactions, Coping, Gene Therapy Drug Reactions, tired | No Comments »
